Texan troubadour telling tales

AUSTIN, Texas-based singer/songwriter Danny Schmidt – who plays Miss Peapod's, Penryn, on Friday – is an authentic timeless troubadour in the tradition of Townes Van Zandt, Bob Dylan, Leonard Cohen and Dave Carter.

Stylistically and musically, Danny's writing spans an impressively diverse reach, from deeply-rooted Appalachian mountain gospel to haunted English balladry, from syncopated Piedmont country blues to vagabond '60s protest folk-stompery.

He captures both the sorrow and the beauty inherent in our everyday lives with the wisdom of a perceptive, compassionate elder and with the innocent awe and tenderness of a child.

He is joined by Carrie Elkin who is causing quite a buzz around the Austin scene with her highly spirited and spontaneous performances.

The gig starts at 8pm and tickets are £4 from www.thepoly.org or on the door.